CVS Import

Here’s an interesting observation. When all the fields are filled out in the upload cvs, the record shows up without having to click update on the short code. I used the upload cvs example. So it only looks like that my issue occurs when there are empty data fields in the cvs. Also, it doesnt update a record already there, duplicates are stored.

Also, a nice addition would be a export feature. Where is the data stored? I couldnt find a flat file or any additional tables in the db.

Hi ekhooo,
Thanks for the notes/observations. I appreciate it. Some comments/responses:

1. I’m not sure about having to import all the fields. I haven’t looked at the details of Team Rosters for some time. If so, it should certainly be fine with column headers and empty fields. Please send me one of your CSV files that behaves as you describe. ([email protected]) I’ve got a feeling there’s something else going on.

2. An export feature will be available in the next version. There is a new plugin, MSTW CSV Exporter, that handles Game Schedules, Game Locations, and Schedules & Scoreboards available now. It will be expanded as plugins are upgraded.

3. Duplicates are created. This is a “six of one, half dozen of the other” scenario. Duplicates are created with different slugs. If you have a game with a 49ers-chargers slug and add the same game (title), it will be duplicated with a 49ers-chargers-2 slug.

4. There are no new tables. The data for custom post types, like player say, is stored in the wp_postmeta table.

Happy Holidays,
-Mark